Cars > Challenges > “Lightning” Vs “Blown SVT”
1995 Ford Thunderbird LX
“Lightning”
1997 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra Svt
“Blown SVT”
Head to Head
About “Lightning”
My 1995 Ford Thunderbird LX, equipped with a 4.6L OHC "Modular" V8 engine, rear-wheel drive and a healthy dose of torque built on the MN12 platform.
I have owned "Lightning" for about 2 years now as both my main project car and previously as my daily driver.
Even with some of the issues she had due on one part to poor previous ownership and on another to the harsh climate here. I really love this car for a lot of reasons and I find it impossible to let it go.
I just recently got her off the road to begin the resurrection project after I found another daily driver (1999 Ford Escort SE). One of the biggest parts of this challenge is not working on her though, it is actually demolishing the old garage and building a proper one in it's place, so that I can actually work on the project properly and safely.
I will post the to-do list of everything I am doing to Lightning on here eventually.
To-Do List For 2011-2013:
Everything, seriously..
About “Blown SVT”
I've had this car since high school. It's my first car. I love it, I drive it on the weekends and sometimes to work on Fridays. It has 58,000 on it, very fun car to drive lots of work done to it. Very happy with it!
Specs for “Lightning”
- MN12 Platform
- 4.6L OHC "Modular" V8 (281ci.)
- 205 hp @ 4,500rpm, 265 lb·ft @ 3,200rpm
- 4R70W 4-Speed A/T + O/D
- 2-Door Coupe
- 200.3" - Length
- 72.7" - Width
- 52.5" - Height
- 113" - Wheelbase
- 3,725lb Curb Weight
Mileage: 132,000 km's
Specs for “Blown SVT”
It's running a s-trim blower with 10psi with stage one crowed cams and port heads.It put down 470h/430t to the wheels tuned by Shawn Ellis from Socal tuning and performance. Runs perfect, I drive the car hard and car is great! My best time at the track is 12.0 on bfg drags with lots of wheel spin. Don't know top speed, the car has 4.10 out back. Car has to much to lists. Please comment thanks.
Factory Options for “Lightning”
- Power Everything
- Independent Rear Suspension
- TCS / ABS
- Variable Assist Power Steering
- Leather Interior
- 6-Way Power Driver Seat
- 2-Way Power Passenger Seat
- AM/FM Radio
- CD Player (Original Ford)
- Illuminated Keyless Entry
- Remote Starter
- Rear Window Defroster
- Moonroof / Sunroof
- Cup Holders
- A/C
Factory Options for “Blown SVT”
No factory options listed.
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for Lightning | Total Votes | Points for Blown SVT |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | 6 | 9 |
Cars > Challenges > “Lightning” Vs “Blown SVT”
